Join the AMA (Ask Me Anything) with the Firefox leadership team to celebrate Firefox 20th anniversary and discuss Firefox’s future on Mozilla Connect. Mark your calendar on Thursday, November 14, 18:00 - 20:00 UTC!

Avatar for Username

Search Support

Avoid support scams. We will never ask you to call or text a phone number or share personal information. Please report suspicious activity using the “Report Abuse” option.

Learn More

Cuireadh an snáithe seo sa chartlann. Cuir ceist nua má tá cabhair uait.

how to stop firefox downloading massive files in the background

  • 3 fhreagra
  • 3 leis an bhfadhb seo
  • 1 view
  • Freagra is déanaí ó Scribe

Quirky71
Quirky71
more options

Yesterday firefox downlaoded 1GB of data in the background when I was not even using it on the internet. This has busted my monthly data allowance.

Does anybody what big fie it may have been downloading and why?

How do I stop firefox from downloading such large file without express permission?

thanks

Yesterday firefox downlaoded 1GB of data in the background when I was not even using it on the internet. This has busted my monthly data allowance. Does anybody what big fie it may have been downloading and why? How do I stop firefox from downloading such large file without express permission? thanks

All Replies (3)

FredMcD
FredMcD
more options

Many programs, including Firefox, phone home for updates and such.

Quirky71
Quirky71 Úinéir na ceiste
more options

I know that programs pull down automatic updates, but 1GB is excessive, the whole program folder is only 87Mb, so what is the 913Mb for?

Scribe
Scribe
more options

Hi, if you are using Windows 10, that updates sometimes large amounts automatically, and doesn't have the settings that are available in Win 7 and earlier to stop it. The easiest way to control it at the moment seems to be to set your connection to Metered.

If your question is resolved by this or another answer, please take a minute to let us know. Thank you.